Maria Elena, Uzca jewels designer, known for creating unique and uncommon natural materials with precious and semi precious stones divides her time between Miami and Florence, Italy. Her rich minimalist style with textured metals and snake motifs is totally tantalizing. Maria Elena showcased Uzca jewels along with her newest design venture, python handbags. From a gorgeous purpley blue shoulder bag to a classic stonewash snakeskin clutch, the bags are really beautiful and nicely made.
Susanne Birbragher is not only the CEO and publisher of ArtNexus Miami, she also represents Rinkel, a Colombian exotic leather bags and accessories brand. These jewel tone crocodile skin bags can be completely color customized from the outer skin to the suede interior. FYI, Rinkel is registered with CITES, designating 5% of its annual sale earnings for the preservation of the species and its ecosystem in Columbia.
Alison Zhuk brought some favorite pieces and fabric samples from her Petite Chic boutique. Her products are personalized gifts for any age or occasion and range from monogrammed custom bags, baby essentials, customized stationary to fashion accessories. SocialMiami’s Michele Sadkin special ordered a pair of monogrammed, metallic gold driving shoes, jeuj.
Anick Vorbe is a Miami based fashion designer who created a collection of handmade, one of a kind caftans and tunics. Using exclusively chiffon or silk fabrics, the pieces are intended to give women a smart, elegant option that is timeless. The flowy pieces brought to BathClub were each unique, including a few vintage Pucci prints, and can offer serious versatility to any Miami wardrobe.
Snake Charmer
From the Uzca fashionista collection, this 18K gold Eva cobra ring with pavé diamonds and Ruby eyes is on another level. Available at Claudia, 639 Lincoln Road, (305) 534-5986. www.uzca.com
My Clutch? Its crocodile.
This Rinkel clutch has a chain link, croc-skin strap that can be worn over a shoulder, tucked inside or as Susanne Birbragher suggests – as a belt.
Because I’m Pretty and Functional
Alison Zhuk’s must-have from her Petite Chic collection? The make-up bag with a mirror, perfect for on the go touch ups.
Easy Breezy
A versatile piece like this works year round in Miami. Wear with espadrilles to drinks in summer, with liquid leggings during fall, with white skinny jeans to brunch in spring and of course, anytime over your favorite swim suit.
